USDA Local Food Promotion Program
Funding Amount
$100,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Overview
Geographic Scope: Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia region
Award Year: Fall (year not specified in source)
Program Overview
Funding to increase consumer understanding and demand of local food systems in the Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia region.
Lead Organizations
Awarded jointly to:
- Appalachian Resource Conservation & Development Council (ARCD)
- Jonesborough Locally Grown
- Appalachian Sustainable Development
Projects and Initiatives
Local Food Marketing Task Force:
- Brings together 15+ advising partners
- Coordinates marketing and promotion efforts
Program Coordinator Position:
- Filled by Alexis Close (as of February 1, date year not specified)
- Manages project execution and outreach
Activities
Ongoing initiatives to:
- Promote local food economy
- Expand local food systems
- Partner with regional organizations
How to Apply
Application Process
Detailed application information was not provided in the source material. This was a past award announcement rather than an open funding opportunity announcement.
For information about current USDA Local Food Promotion Program opportunities, contact:
Appalachian RC&D Council
302 Sunset Drive, Suite 105
Johnson City, TN 37604
info@arcd.org
423-427-0560
What Appalachian Resource Conservation & Development Council actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2021 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
- Grants in 2021
- 6
- Total given
- $66K
- Median grant
- $11K
- Range
- $6,557–$15K
- By dollars: Tennessee 100%. Top recipient cities: Sevierville, TN; Townsend, TN; New Tazwell, TN.
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$15K
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$12K
Fawn Hollow Poa · Townsend, TN
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$11K
Laurel Valley · Townsend, TN
$9,500
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Fields of Work
- Agriculture
- Food security
- Community development
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